Here are the Top 10 places to swim in the Rockford, Illinois area

Here are the Top 10 places to swim in the Rockford, Illinois area
Here are the Top 10 places to swim in the Rockford, Illinois area
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The calendar may say there are only a couple more weeks left of summer vacation for area kids, but the weather says it’s still pool and beach season.

The Rockford, Illinois area offers a variety of outdoor pools and beaches for summer fun, perfect for families and swimmers. Here are the Top 10 places to take a dip in the stateline.

class="wp-block-heading">10. Lake Louise

Location: 8840 N. Illinois Route 2, Byron
Amenities: There’s a beach house, concessions, a picnic area and a separate children’s beach.
Cost: A family pass (2 adults, up to 4 children) is $20, while individual adults are $8 and individual children are $5

9. Pearl Lake Beach

Location: 1220 Dearborn Ave., South Beloit
Amenities: Sandy beach, deep blue water, concessions
Cost: $25/person, 2 and under free

8. Peak Sports Club Pool

Location: 4401 Peak Drive, Loves Park
Amenities: Lifeguards, main pool, concessions lap lanes, private cabanas
Cost: Varies

7. Walt Williamson Pool (Rockton Pool)

Location: 100 East Chapel St., Rockton
Amenities: Lifeguards, wading pool, swim lessons. Near downtown dining
Cost: $10 per person, all ages

6. Krueger Pool

Location: 1700 S Pierpont Ave, Beloit, WI 53511
Amenities: Lifeguards, slide, diving board, spray features, concessions
Cost: Family of 4, $10 for residents, $11 for non residents. Adult single passes (18 and older), $5 for residents, $6 for nonresidents. Youth (5-17), $3 for residents, $4 for nonresidents. Children 4 and younger, free

5. Harkins Aquatic Center

Location: 910 Acorn St., Rockford
Amenities: Lifeguards, waterslide, concessions
Cost: FREE

4. Alpine Pool

Location: 4310 Newburg Road, Rockford
Amenities: L-shaped lap pool, wading pool, swim lessons, concessions
Cost: 3 and older, $11; 2 and under, $6

3. Sand Park Pool

Location: 1041 E Riverside Blvd, Loves Park
Amenities: Lifeguards, slides, diving board, wading pool and splash features, concessions, family area
Cost: 3 and older, $12; 2 and under, $6; free for YMCA members

2. Hurricane Harbor Rockford (Formerly Magic Waters)

Location: 7820 CherryVale North Blvd., Cherry Valley
Amenities: Lifeguards, multiple slides, wave pool, lazy river, concessions, cabanas
Cost: Gold Membership: $6.99/month; Prestige Membership: $12.99/month; Daily tickets: $30; First responders: $25; Bring a friend: $15

1. Olson Lake Beach

Location: Rock Cut State Park, 7318 Harlem Road, Loves Park
Amenities: Lifeguards, bathhouse, concessions, kayak/canoe launch; pets not allowed on beach.
Cost: $5 for anyone over 4 feet. For those under 4 feet the entrance fee is $2.50. Children 3 and younger are free.


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